May 23 is the 143rd day of the year (144th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar; 222 days remain until the end of the year.

Historical events for the 23rd of May. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on May 23.

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On This Day In History - May 23: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

Discover what happened on May 23 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

Did you know that May 23 is known as Lucky Penny Day? Here you'll learn facts about May 23, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

May 23rd is the 143rd day in the Gregorian calendar. On this day The Troubles in Northern Ireland came to an end with the acceptance of the Good Friday Agreement; Heinrich Himmler, head of the Schutzstaffel, committed suicide while in custody of the Allies, and infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde were ambushed by police in Louisiana.

On May 23, Rosemary Clooney, Joan Collins, Carolus Linnaeus were born and John D. Rockefeller, Heinrich Himmler, John Nash died.

Today in history – which major historical events happened on May 23? Who was born on this date, who died? In which year did the birth or death occur?